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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Wheel Drive Shaft
    GM1736759Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the wheel drive shaft in the steering knuckle.
    2. Fig 2: View Of Hub Nut & Washer
    GM1736696Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Install the NEW nut and washer, but DO NOT tighten at this time.
  2. Install the NEW nut (1) and washer (2).
    3. Fig 3: View Of Drive Flange & Retaining Bolts
    GM1736718Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the retaining bolts and finger tighten.
    4. Fig 4: Inserting Drift Or Screwdriver To Prevent Wheel Drive Shaft From Turning
    GM1932Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Insert a drift or large screwdriver through the brake caliper into one of the brake rotor vanes in order to prevent the wheel drive shaft from turning.
    5. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  5. Tighten the wheel driver shaft retaining bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the retaining bolts to 79 N.m (58 lb ft).

  6. Tighten the wheel drive shaft retaining nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the retaining nut to 240 N.m (177 lb ft).

  7. Remove the drift or large screwdriver from the brake rotor.
  8. Install the shock module. Refer to Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly Replacement .
  9. Install the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (2500, 3500) or Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (1500) .
  10. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  11. Lower the vehicle.
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